Senior Accountant

The Legends Agency; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 800 000 - 900 000; Full time

Job summary

A global coatings and materials business is seeking a Senior Accountant to manage finance activities across its Refinish coatings business unit. Responsibilities include overseeing general ledger activities, supporting financial control, and managing month-end processes. The ideal candidate must have at least 5 years of relevant experience, a finance degree, and proficiency in ERP/SAP. This full-time position offers a competitive annual salary between R800,000 and R900,000, located in Johannesburg.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years relevant experience in a manufacturing FMCG or industrial listed company preferably within a multinational environment.
• Strong understanding of cost accounting and manufacturing finance.
• Experience supporting budgeting planning and monthly budget vs actual analysis.

Responsibilities

• Manage month-end close processes including journal preparation and review.
• Support the Finance Manager with financial control and administration.
• Perform regular general ledger reconciliations, analysis, and corrective actions.

Skills

General Ledger Reconciliation

Accounting Software

Account Analysis

GAAP

Journal Entries

QuickBooks

General Ledger Accounting

Account Reconciliation

SOX

Microsoft Dynamics GP

NetSuite

Education

Related finance degree

Tools

ERP / SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Senior Accountant

Join a globally recognised coatings and materials business with a strong operational footprint. Alrode Alberton Working hours: 8am 5pm Annual salary: R800000 R900000

About Our Client

Our client operates in the manufacturing and industrial coatings space with established operations across South Africa. The business supports multiple finance activities across its business units with a strong focus on operational accuracy compliance and financial control. This role offers exposure to a complex structured finance environment within a multinational-style operation.

The Role: Senior Accountant

The Senior Accountant is responsible for managing and performing duties across multiple areas of finance with a primary focus on the Refinish coatings business unit. The role supports the Finance Manager and works closely with operational commercial and corporate stakeholders ensuring accurate financial control compliance reporting and month-end processes across a full trial balance location.

Key Responsibilities

• 5 years experience managing general ledger activities within a manufacturing FMCG or industrial environment
• Support the Finance Manager with financial control and administration focusing on Refinish business unit operations
• Manage month-end close processes including journal preparation and review intercompany recharges P&L review and full trial balance management
• Perform regular general ledger reconciliations analysis and corrective actions
• Support accounts payable and accounts receivable processes and supervise stock counts
• Prepare and support cost analysis for the Finance Manager and Market Director
• Assist with cash flow preparation and monitoring as required
• Support annual statutory audits and respond to internal and external audit requests
• Support banking activities payment approvals and treasury-related tasks
• Assist with rebates accruals calculations and financial data verification
• Support shop branch managers and supervise or support finance team members
• Contribute to ad-hoc projects and cross-functional finance initiatives

About You

• Minimum of 5 years relevant experience in a manufacturing FMCG or industrial listed company preferably within a multinational environment
• Related finance degree with equivalent practical experience
• Strong understanding of cost accounting and manufacturing finance
• ERP / SAP experience is essential
• Solid working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• High level of financial acumen with the ability to read and interpret financial statements
• Experience supporting budgeting planning and monthly budget vs actual analysis
• Exposure to VAT corporate tax support and statutory compliance
• Fluent in English both written and spoken
• Strong analytical planning and organisational skills
• Hands‑on proactive and able to manage multiple deadlines
• Resilient assertive and comfortable operating in a high‑pressure environment
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills across finance sales operations and external parties

Key Skills

General Ledger Reconciliation, Accounting Software, Account Analysis, GAAP, Journal Entries, QuickBooks, General Ledger Accounting, Accounting, Account Reconciliation, SOX, Microsoft Dynamics GP, NetSuite

Employment Type : Full Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1